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I used a solid lifter cam with similar specs to those when I built my second engine. It was hard to get off the line because of the tall rear end (3.31) and first gear (2.21). It would not cruise at low RPM either, very jerky. I bought a Tremec transmission to get a lower first gear (3.27) and this helped off the line, but the power band of the engine was so narrow (5000 to 6500) that the wide spacing of the Tremec's gears would drop me out of the power band between each shift and it was still jerky. I had a choice to make. A close ratio six speed trans for $3,000 or a milder cam for $50 (used Edlebrock RPM hydralic) with Rhodes lifters. Guess which way I went?
Paul
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Last edited by RallySnake; 07-30-2003 at 11:59 AM..
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